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Dec 04, 2024
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NU 6000 - Theory and Roles 1: Philosophy of Care3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course focuses on the foundations for the science and the healing art of advanced nursing practice. Theories and therapeutic frameworks are analyzed and critiqued for their utility in guiding practice with select populations. Students apply these concepts to self, individuals, families, communities, and organizations. Current and emerging roles of the master’s-prepared nurse are examined with an emphasis on required competencies and scope of practice. Nursing roles as leaders and members of interdisciplinary teams as they relate to quality and safety for clients and within health systems are explored. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Critique and apply theories and therapies of nursing and associated disciplines as they relate to the care of select populations
- Apply ethical and legal frameworks to advanced nursing practice in specialty roles
- Distinguish the roles of the master’s-prepared nurse within the ANA Scope of Practice and role-specific standards and competencies
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills for addressing quality and safety processes
- Analyze the role of leaders in effective interdisciplinary team functioning
- Demonstrate awareness of one’s own strengths and limitations as a leader
- Apply concepts of self-care to develop a balanced personal and professional life
Prerequisites by Topic
Course Topics
- Nursing theories
- Self care
- Therapeutic modalities and theories
- Quality and safety
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication and collaboration
- Ethics
- Intergenerational issues
- Cultural competence
- Diversity
- Nursing roles
- Emotional intelligence
- Professional standards
Coordinator
Dr. Victoria Carlson-Oehlers
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